Discover the Hidden Treasure of Handmade Frames and Artful Readers at Olefson Art Opticals. Open (Tiny) House Event on National Eyewear Day June 6,2023. Laurie Olefson, a former NYC art director and longtime maker, has opened a studio for her handmade frames and artful readers in Providence, Rhode Island. Her frames, which she calls “jewelry […]Read More
Carver Fifth Graders Bring Fresh Food to Their Kitchen Tables
Carver Elementary School Fifth graders Alexis Dowding and Jackson Witkowski with the lettuce they plucked from the hydroponic lettuce harvest on Thursday, April 6. (Photo courtesy Carver Public Schools CARVER — Superintendent Scott Knief and Director of Food & Nutritional Services Theresa Vernazzaro are pleased to announce that Carver Elementary School fifth graders learned about […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – Councilwoman Neicy Coderre, hosted the first annual “District Four Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 8th at Sunset Park on Summit Street. “I want to thank Councilwoman Neicy Coderre for her efforts in coordinating this event,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “It is so important that we as a community host more free, family-friendly events and I […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter re-opened its doors to the public today, April 10th, 2023. Ribbon-cutting attendees included Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Councilors Wildenhain, Moreno, and Rubio, Police Chief, Tina Goncalves, and Shelter Director, Rene Massie. “After three long years, we can finally re-open the doors to the public to our beautiful […]Read More
Pawtucket Announces New Round of Grants Supporting Arts Programming and
PAWTUCKET — The City of Pawtucket is proud to announce the availability of arts grants to support and expand arts and cultural activities in the City, and to assist with operational costs for 501(c)(3) art organizations. The Pawtucket Arts Organizational Grant program makes funds available to art related 501(c)(3) organizations based in Pawtucket, specifically to assist […]Read More
On Monday, April 10, 2023, will be the official re-opening of the Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter at Slater Park. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 10:00 AM and the shelter will be open for a tour of the facility following the ribbon cutting. Mayor Don Grebien will be joined by Councilman Mark Wildenhain, […]Read More
UConn Tops San Diego State for Men’s College Basketball Championship
VOA News The University of Connecticut earned its fifth U.S. men’s college basketball championship Monday with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State. UConn’s Adama Sanogo, who is originally from Mali, was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player after scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds in the final game. UConn got out to […]Read More
Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Return of EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD
Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, April 29th at Providence Career Technical Academy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Inspiring Minds Executive Director Melissa Emidy, a 2021 and 2022 Providence summer jobs recipient Dallana Arriaza, Squadlocker Founder Gary Goldberg and community […]Read More
Let's end colorectal cancer disparities, reduce deaths by increasing screening
By Martha Wofford is president and CEO of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. I never knew my father’s mother. Colon cancer took her life at only 62, before I and my siblings were born. After she had several miscarriages in Tennessee, she and my grandfather were determined to access better healthcare – […]Read More
AAA shares booking data, top destinations, and travel advice Providence, RI (April 4, 2023) — International trips are on the rise this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are seeing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year. The spike in demand […]Read More
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